Ayodhya, Sept. 22 -- Sohan Lal Arya, a Karsevak associated with the Ram Mandir movement, has said the alleged theft of donations at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya had hurt devotees. He has called for strict punishment for those who are responsible, following the Supreme Court's disclosure that the number of theft incidents under investigation had risen from 70 to 105.

Arya, recalling his association with the Ram Janmabhoomi movement said he and others had witnessed the entire movement and expressed pride in their participation.

Speaking to ANI, he said, "From the movement starting with the Babri structure to whether it was Charan Paduka, Shila Pujan, or up to the demolition of the Babri structure, we have been witnesses to the entire movemen...